Royal Commission Update
Commissioner Virginia Bell has formally opened the Royal Commission on antisemitism and social cohesion for public submissions, marking the beginning of the inquiry’s evidence-gathering phase. Bell has indicated that while antisemitism would be the central focus of the Royal Commission, broader prejudice affecting other religions, ethnicities and communities could
Royal Commission Update
The Royal Commission’s first public hearing took place in Sydney at 10:30 am on 24 February 2026, with Commissioner the Hon Virginia Bell AC SC opening proceedings. The session was procedural, no evidence or witness testimony was presented. 1. Commission remit and process: Commissioner Bell outlined how the
Royal Commission Update
Today, the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion begins its work with Commissioner Virginia Bell AC SC officially presiding over proceedings at 10:30 am, Tuesday 24th Feb. The Muslim Vote (TMV) will actively monitor and engage with the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion from the outset.